Viruses and bacteria can make people sick, but it can often be treated. Virus affecting our mindset in a destructive fashion, might be more difficult to treat, and therefore more dangerous. Is it possible to understand it as a form of “mental virus”? Suicide as an epidemic has been noticed by early historians and has notably been countered with harsh civil and religious measures. What factors might lead to suicide epidemics? Is it possible to understand it as a form of “mental virus”?

Suicide as an epidemic has been noticed by early historians and has notably been countered with harsh civil and religious measures. What factors might lead to suicide epidemics? Is it possible to understand it as a form of “mental virus”?

Suicide rates have increased around the world at alarming rates. So what causes suicide? Is it genetically or ethnically-based? Or is suicide a cultural and sociological disease? Religion, media influence, globalization, social and cultural feelings of support and membership are probably among the crucial factors.

Suicide rates have increased around the world at alarming rates. So what causes suicide? Is it genetically or ethnically-based? Or is suicide a cultural and sociological disease? Religion, media influence, globalization, social and cultural feelings of support and membership are probably among the crucial factors.

Are there situations in which suicide represents a good choice? Are we allowed to take our own lives? Suicide is not just about personal crises and psychology but also about philosophy and sociology.

Are there situations in which suicide represents a good or understanable choice? Are we allowed to take our own lives? Suicide is not just about personal crises and psychology but also about philosophy and sociology.

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